“The tale of Valaida Snow is cinematically dramatic. A beautiful and gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter who succeeds against all odds.

Valaida’s exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame. She achieved uncompromised independence despite starting with three strikes against her: a female in the male-dominated world of jazz; a black in the white-run entertainment industry; an African-American in segregationist America.

Her talents nearly unlimited, a savvy business woman who spoke seven languages, she blew hot jazz trumpet in the style of Louis Armstrong. Billed as “Queen of the Trumpet†she appeared in some of the top theatrical productions of her day. “(more…)